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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.44, 750.66 and 284.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.44, 750.66 and 284.17 is: 426.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.44 : 750.66 = 284.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.44/750.66 = 284.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.44x = 750.66 × 284.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.44x = 213,315.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,315.05/500.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.26

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